Keith Browning Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Here I go again. Downloaded IDS 93 today and installed it and it is supposed to include a VCM update. Now my laptop will not recognize my VCM... or any other VCM. Uninstalled 93 and reinstalled 92. Still won't recognize my VCM. SIGH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmorris Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Only issue I had after installing 93 was when trying to perform interactive diagnosis in PPT KA on a 2012 F550, IE kept locking up because of script issues. Did it 6 times before it finally let me through the whole PPT. Keith, have you tried a hard reset on the VCM? There is a message about some laptops not having enough voltage at the USB port for VCM update. They recommend having the VCM connected to a vehicle before updating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Saunoras Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 I only used 93 to do one thing so far, scan a 6.0 no start. Worked okay for that at least. I did have my vcm on the truck when I updated it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forddieseldoctor Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 We loaded 93 on 3 laptops today. Had issues with one of them. But that turned out to be a clash with his anti-virus program. When I finally got it loaded IDS walked me through and made me do a hard reset on that VCMII. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share Posted November 14, 2014 After I reinstalled 92 it was still dead. Tried it with the shop IDS - okay. So I had work to do and just let it sit. Later in the day I reinstalled the wireless modules and for shits and giggles plugged my VCM into a truck. Started working again. Perhaps this is a clue. I'll wait until the weekend and try this again at home with a clear head and nothing to rush me. I'll disable the wireless and make sure that the settings also reflect that as well then verify that the VCM connects and communicates using the USB cable before updating to 93. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselD Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 I always like to wait a bit to update, if possible Ill wait until they do the first patch to make sure I do not have any issues. Advantage is I have the ability to wait as Im not working on brand new stuff everyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share Posted November 14, 2014 Normally I am not so quick to update myself for similar reasons. I tried this again this morning. Left it plugged in. I was able to go into the VCI manager and connect this time and I was also able to update the VCM. worked fine as far as the connections are concerned. I figured okay. Great! So I started IDS and plugged the VCM into a truck and... nothing. Wireless or wired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 I've had a few problems over the years when updating. Now, whenever there is a major update, I always uninstall the current IDS and run the "IDS Clean Tool". Then I install the new version of IDS. Never had a problem this way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 Call it a cowinkidink but the last time I downloaded a full IDS file at work I had problems. I brought my laptop home, uninstalled IDS 93 and then reinstalled it with a fresh download from home. wired and wireless it works like a charm from the word go. Sometimes I have to learn the hard way more than once! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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